Gowrie

Gowrie is a family-oriented area where 22.5% of residents are children under 15, a figure well above the national average. While the typical resident is 42, the population is much younger than most similar areas due to the high number of children.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 92% born here and only 5% born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales average.

English is the primary language for nearly everyone, with only 3.6% of residents using another language at home, far below the state and national figures.

Religious views are split, with 56.5% identifying as Christian and 40.5% reporting no religion, which is a little above the national figure.

Qualifications are generally practical, with 50.6% of adults holding a Certificate III or IV. However, the area is far below the state average for those with a bachelor degree, at 15.4%.

Incomes are very high here, with the typical household earning $3,062 a week, far above the national figure of $1,746. About 48.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, among the highest for its level.

The community is generally healthy, with only 2.1% of people needing help with daily activities, which is well below the state average.

Unpaid work is common in Gowrie, as 31.2% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on housework and the same percentage care for children, both much higher than most areas.

First Nations people make up 3% of the population, with a typical personal income of $700, which is well above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household. Couples with children make up 68.3% of families, and very few people—just 11.1%—live alone.

Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 100% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 7.4%, and most people have a mortgage, with typical monthly payments of $2,167.

The area is entirely car-dependent; every single home has at least one motor vehicle and no one uses public transport to commute. Drive times to the city are long, averaging 129 minutes.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 38.7% of residents moving into the area in the last five years.

Employment is very strong, with 75.8% of adults working or looking for work and a very low unemployment rate of 1.5%. Many residents work in the mining industry, which accounts for 31.8% of jobs.

The neighbourhood is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.